Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team located in Chatsworth, IL.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems and other production machines and equipment.  The schedule for this position can be Monday-Friday 3pm - 11:00 pm or Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

We Offer You! 

  Competitive Salary and bonus potential    401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years     15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP     Medical, Dental & Vision Plans     Employer paid disability plans and life insurance      Paid Time Off & Holidays     Tuition support for degree and continuous education     Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment.

What's attractive about the Maintenance Technician position?

The Company LIVES its values.  Dynamic culture & people

What Success Looks Like:

Repairs and reconditions hydraulic/pneumatic systems (airlines, solenoids). Maintains, repairs, and modifies injection molding machines, vacuum systems, granulator, augers/mixers, Replaces and repairs electrical equipment/components. Repairs and maintains material. Fabricates and welds parts for repairs, retrofits and Installs plumbing, air and electrical utilities necessary for machine Ensures machine properly functions (voltage, proper operation). Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective Examines form and texture of parts to detect Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional Adjusts functional parts of devices and control Repairs or replaces defective Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair Support facility maintenance

What You Bring: 

3+ years of experience Intermediate level of experience with and knowledge of electrical and mechanical applications Intermediate experience with the use of a variety of hand and mechanical tools for equipment repair

The hourly wage for this position is $23.50/hr plus shift differential ($.50/hr-2nd shift or $1.00/hr-3rd shift)

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger 

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.